The motion sensor switch circuit can automatically turn on a water sprinkler but you can easily use it as a motion sensor light switch or motion activated alarm too. Before beginning the construction ...

It’s often hard to gauge the water level in the overhead water tanks on the terrace, and this can lead to water overflow and waste. Water tank overflow switches can automate the process. These ...

If you're a homeowner, you've almost certainly dealt with your fair share of maintenance issues and emergencies. However, there are few things as alarming as plumbing problems, such as leaks, floods ...

Sometimes, simplicity is better. SmartThings as a smart home control system works because each individual component, from motion sensors to locks to lights, performs its function well. That ...

All credit to Thomas Langewouters for an unusual reed switch ladder circuit for liquid level sensing. You can find it on his website here. He went on to use a more traditional two-terminal design, but ...

SmartThings’ name-brand flood detector is short on useful features, but it’s inexpensive and plays nicely with other devices and services. When shopping for a smart water leak sensor, you can either ...